Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Creamy Pasta Primavera

INGREDIENTS :

3 cups penne pasta, uncooked
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Light Zesty Italian Dressing
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 zucchini, cut into chunks
1-1/2 cups cut-up fresh asparagus (1-inch lengths)
1 red pepper, chopped
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, cubed
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

COOKING DIRECTIONS :

COOK pasta as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken and vegetables; cook 10 to 12 min. or until chicken is cooked through, stirring frequently. Add broth and cream cheese; cook 1 min. or until cheese is melted, stirring constantly. Add Parmesan cheese; mix well.

DRAIN pasta; return to pot. Add chicken and vegetable mixture; toss lightly. Cook 1 min. or until heated through. (Sauce will thicken upon standing.)


MORE :

How to Make it Meatless
Omit chicken. Prepare as directed, cooking vegetables until crisp-tender.
Substitute
Prepare as directed, using whatever vegetables you have on hand.
How to Store Dried Pasta
Dried pasta will last almost indefinitely if stored in an airtight glass or plastic container in a cool dark place. Dried whole wheat pasta can turn rancid, however, so should be used within the recommended time listed on the package.
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NUTRITION INFO :
Calories
370
Total fat
10 g
Saturated fat
4.5 g
Cholesterol
85 mg
Sodium
420 mg
Carbohydrate
34 g
Dietary fiber
3 g
Sugars
4 g
Protein
36 g
Vitamin A
25 %DV
Vitamin C
40 %DV
Calcium
15 %DV
Iron
20 %DV
Healthy Living Information
Low fat
Low calorie
Low sodium
Diet Exchange
2 Starch + 1 Vegetable + 4 Meat (VL) + 1 Fat

Nutrition Bonus
Delight your loved ones with this creamy, yet low calorie and low-fat, meal that is an easy way to add vegetables to your family's diet.

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